Hi there, I'm Melissa. I'm a positive, upbeat tutor who is great at explaining things. My main area of expertise is academic writing for high school and college students. (read more)
...I teach my students how to practice correctly to make the most of their time. I have effective practicing strategies that will increase my student's proficiency in the least amount of time possible. It's a common mistake to think that just doing tons of problems will greatly improve your score. (read more)
...You don't have to spell well to know a myriad of definitions. What you do need to know is the root meaning of vocabulary words that may impact your life. Proper grammar is the bridge to understanding and communicating. (read more)
...Many students struggle with English classes because the basics (grammar and spelling, primarily) are not taught as thoroughly as they used to be in classrooms. These skills are still incredibly vital - students cannot learn to write effectively, or to process literature, without mastering them. ... (read more)
...National Board Certified English Language Arts teacher and tutor with experience in Honors and AP in high-performing public and private schools. AP Exam pass rates in excess of 90%. College Board AP Exam reader/scorer. Master's in English. (read more)